Latest turn of events reveals Ruben Williams claims he is unable to leave the US.

Undefeated polish fighter Albert Rybacki (15 wins, 8KOs) has stepped up in place.

Lets hope the Polish lad can bring something to the table. If not Witter/Bradley better come up trumps otherwise this is a nightmare for Hennessy and ITV.

BBC SPORT | Boxing | Froch will now face unbeaten Pole

It couldn't really be any worse that Rubin Williams, even if they have to drag some drunk out of the crowd to fight Froch. At least then it would be a similar stylistic matchup. Last time I saw Rubin against Allan Green he did nothing at all, and apparently he played the role of punching bag again in his last fight with Ward. Sucks for Froch that he won't really get any meaningful exposure, but I don't think he's going to do much with his career anyways.

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Froch is jynxed . I duno if he will ever have any big fights.

Why doesnt he just go to the States and get himself a Yank promoter. Surely he has gotta be concerned that at this age he has still never met a good fighter .

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He could have fought Calzaghe a year ago but bottled the opportunity. He's got a world-class mouth only.

he still should have 4-5 years in him, have to echo what most have already said about frochy..

definite ability to become a world champion but other than that unless he learns to fight and be able to take the odd backward step i dont see him dominating any division or pulling up major trees.

Im sure though froch has it in him to go toe to toe with the very best in the world!!

Ha i'd have liked to have seen him in with Calzaghe a year ago instead of that joke of a bout between Joe and Manfredo!

I'd probably agree with that but Im losing faith in him cuz of his inability to secure a big fight . Maybe its just frustration speaking but if Mick has got him this far at 30 then clearly he isnt doing his job . Get someone else!

I dont think he'd beat Kessler who IMO is the future of this division . Other than that Id give Froch a chance with anyone cuz when I have seen him he looks good. Problem is he has a shit defence and he hasnt beaten anyone decent yet !

Well he'll get a title shot next if he wins, it'll probably be vacant but if he manages to win the WBC strap he'll have a decent baragaining chip by the end of the year, which isn't too bad since he's fought ABSOLUTELY NOONE!!

Wow, he is doomed to fight a decent opponent.

I agree. I was disappointed in Williams being chosen as the opponent. I am glad he's out

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Unbelievable!

Didn't think it was possible this bill could get any worse "luck"


Froch is slow-ish starter but even he wont be able to carry a 37 year old nobody coming in on a few days notice.. then again there was that Aussie sheep farmer Dale Westerman that gave him problems

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This is an absoulte f***ing joke. What the f*** is going on, I am so pissed off!

ahhhhhhhhhhhh, I need to calm down.

Carl Froch will knock him out within 2 rounds.

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I ain't exactly Froch's biggest fan, but I am feeling abit for him. The one time he gets to fight on terrestrial tv and he can't get a decent opponent to make a statement to the division, the boxing world and the casual viewers who decide to watch the fight on the night on tv.

To be fair, he never was going to get a decent opponent on such short notice, I would have been very surprised if they'd persuaded Berrio to come over.

even so I would have preferred the Williams fight, than him fighting against a 37 year old unknown polish chap who barely beat someobody with just as many losses with wins. Its very unlucky for Carl because hes very prepared and hes fighting a guy who isnt known at all. At least the Amercians know Williams. I had never heard of this guy before tonight so I dont expect much from him. Carl needs a big KO here and also needs a very big next fight within the next 2 months IMO.